Abstract

We live in selfie world where smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. Smile has also emphasized the features of macro esthetics and micro esthetics in patients.  In orthodontic specialty conventional approach have focused on the patients’ profile as we considered that as area of esthetic concern. Much of orthodontic treatment planning has been based upon the cephalometric lower incisor position for decades. Orthodontist have realized the importance of vertical and anteroposterior position of maxillary incisors because of shift in paradigm from hard tissue to soft tissue and also due to involvement of interdisciplinary treatment.  Vertical and antero-posterior positioning of the maxillary incisors, are very important in smile design. Recent development in digital technology led the clinician to measure the lip-tooth relationship, add that into orthodontic problem list, and plan mechanics to improve smile. This presentation highlights the concept of smile design and gives a broad overview of multitudes of factors and principles that an orthodontist must consider when a patient visits them for overall enhancement of their smile.

Keywords

Macro Esthetics; Antero-Posterior